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Meyers brought in his lone target for five yards in the Patriots' 23-6 preseason loss to the Raiders on Friday night.

Meyers' only target came on the Patriots' second drive, and Zack Cox of NESN reports the receiver spent some time in the blue medical tent midway through the first half with an issue that was never identified. Phil Perry of NBCS Boston subsequently noted Meyers was seen riding the stationary bike on the sideline while other members of the first-team offense were still on the field, but whatever he was dealing with isn't likely to endanger his availability for the Week 1 AFC East clash against the Dolphins.

Agholor brought in his only target for 13 yards in the Patriots' 23-6 preseason loss to the Raiders on Friday night.

Agholor didn't draw his one target until the fourth drive of the contest, but at least he won't head into the regular season coming off a blanking. The veteran speedster put together a 37-473-3 line across 15 games in his 2021 debut campaign in New England, and with Tyquan Thornton (collarbone) potentially set to miss the first half of the season, Agholor will likely operate as the No. 4 receiver and key downfield threat when the Patriots open the regular season against the Dolphins on the road Sept. 11.

Bourne brought in two of three targets for 16 yards in the Patriots' 23-6 preseason loss to the Raiders on Friday night.

Bourne logged his first target of the game on the Patriots' second possession and tied with a slew of other pass catchers for second on the team in receptions. The veteran logged career highs in receptions (55) and receiving yards (800) in his first Patriots campaign in 2021 while also tying his high-water mark in touchdowns (five), and he's set to open the season as the No. 3 wideout against the Dolphins in a Week 1 road divisional matchup Sept. 11.

Moore played in the Panthers' final preseason game against Buffalo on Friday, but he did not record any stats.

Moore didn't have any involvement in the offense, but most importantly, he was cleared of a shoulder issue that had been lingering since Aug. 13. Barring a setback, Moore will be in line to serve as Baker Mayfield's top target in a Week 1 matchup against the Browns.

Parker brought in two of four targets for nine yards in the Patriots' 23-6 preseason loss to the Raiders on Friday night.

Parker naturally opened the game with several of his first-unit teammates and drew the first target from Mac Jones as well. The veteran has reportedly acclimated effectively overall to the Patriots' offense following his offseason trade from the Dolphins, and Parker will now turn his attention to a Week 1 AFC East showdown against his old Miami teammates in South Florida on Sept. 11.

Coach Dennis Allen confirmed after Friday's preseason win against the Chargers that Smith is dealing with a shoulder injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Smith paid a visit to the sideline tent in the second quarter, after which it appeared his arm was hanging looser than normal, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. He was unable to return, and Allen said Smith will undergo further evaluation to discover the extent of the health concern.

Montgomery won't return to Friday's preseason game in Las Vegas due to a right ankle injury, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

In a game in which Damien Harris (undisclosed) didn't play, Rhamondre Stevenson got all the backfield reps on the Patriots' first possession, with Montgomery entering on the team's second drive. After his only official touch (a four-yard carry), Montgomery was tended to by New England's training staff before requiring assistance to reach the sideline and a cart to go to the locker room. He's the top candidate to take on a share of the retired James White's vacated change-of-pace role this season, but a serious injury could impact those plans. Rookie fourth-rounder Pierre Strong, J.J. Taylor and sixth-rounder Kevin Harris likely are the next players up if Montgomery misses any time.

Smith sustained an apparent shoulder or collarbone injury during Friday's preseason game against the Chargers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

After a visit to the sideline tent in the second quarter, Smith was spotted walking to the locker room with his arm hanging, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. It's unclear if Smith will call it a night, but prior to his departure he wasn't targeted by quarterbacks Jameis Winston or Andy Dalton.

Montgomery suffered a lower right leg injury during Friday's preseason game at Las Vegas, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Montgomery attempted to reach the sideline on his own, but he eventually fell back to the turf and was attended to by the Patriots' training staff before needing assistance to get off the field. He then was carted to the locker room. The severity of the injury is unknown, but anything serious would be a blow to his chances of taking on some of the retired James White's change-of-pace role in the offense. Candidates for that job otherwise are J.J. Taylor and rookie sixth-round pick Kevin Harris.

Bourne was present for warmups ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Raiders, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Per coach Bill Belichick, Bourne "wasn't available" for last week's preseason game versus the Panthers, but it looks like the wideout could see some snaps in the team's exhibition finale. That said, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the expectation is for most of the Patriots' top players to see minimal playing time Friday.